Hibernian

Jonathan Sutherland
Sportscene presenter

I'm moving Lewis Miller to centre-back from left-back, as he has the attributes.

He's been criticised for his defensive displays of late but responded well with a great headed goal against Dundee United.

We asked for your views on Hibernian’s 1-1 draw against Dundee United.

Here's what some of you said:

Andy: Death, taxes and a Hibs capitulation - the three certainties in life. There are too many players that are simply not good enough and David Gray’s selections and substitutions show too much loyalty to a core squad that isn’t good enough. Hibs are relegation fodder.

Cameron: The blatantly obvious on show yet again. Another late goal due to defensive inability and another lead lost. We should just play the youth team defenders at this rate to gain experience for the future - they couldn't be any worse than the shambles we currently have at the back. Same story, different week.

Disco: Gray has been our defensive coach under the last few gaffers, which correlates with our inability to protect leads or capitalise when playing well. The club needs to act decisively and without sentiment. Gray’s place in our history is cemented, but our immediate future is unstable. Bill Foley should be wining and dining Davie Moyes.

John: David Gray has to go. He has not been capable of building a team which has any degree of physical or mental resilience and stamina. He might be a Hibs legend but he is clearly not an effective man-manager or coach.

Anon: Another monumental mistake by the board in appointing David Gray. Bring in Neil Lennon at least until the end of this season, otherwise relegation beckons. The Gordon clan, Ben Kensell, Malky Mackay et al should depart.

Rob: There’s a distinct lack of confidence at the back. This is bred by having a goalkeeper who isn’t ready for this level and makes continuous howlers. This needs addressed urgently in January. Screaming out for a creative number 10 who can unlock defences. Should have stumped up the cash at the first hurdle for Luke McGowan. We need results fast.

Stuart: Enough is enough. Time for Gray to go! We will be in the Championship next season if he continues.

James: We are a disaster at the moment. No confidence in the current regime to get us out of this predicament. New manager and new direction needed before it’s too late.

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• Hibernian have lost 11 points from winning positions in the Premiership this season, more than any other team.

• They have conceded nine goals in the last 15 minutes of the second half, more than any other team in the Premiership this season.

• David Gray's side attempted 387 passes in this match, higher than their season average of 328.6 in the Premiership. They also attempted 47 crosses - higher than their average 21.7 - and attempted 15 shots - higher than their average of 12.5.

• Lewis Miller has scored his first goal in the Premiership this season, netting for the first time since 25 November 2023 against Dundee.

• Hibs have avoided defeat in their last five matches when scoring first in the Premiership, since a 1-2 loss to Ross County on 4 May 2024.

• Hibernian have scored in their last five Premiership home games.

Watch the best of the action from Easter Road as Dundee United claim a dramatic late point against Hibs.

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Head coach David Gray lamented "inconsistent" officiating after Hibs were not awarded a stoppage-time penalty for shirt-tugging just minutes after Dundee United salvaged a 1-1 draw from a spot-kick given for the same offence. (Scotsman), external

David Gray suggests Hibs striker Mykola Kuharevich may have been "stupid, unprofessional and lazy" in conceding the penalty that gifted visitors Dundee United a draw at Easter Road. (Edinburgh Evening News), external

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Sam Dalby's 89th-minute penalty secured a dramatic draw for Dundee United and extended bottom club Hibernian's winless run in the Scottish Premiership to six games.

Hibs remain at the foot of the table, albeit with a game in hand on second-bottom Hearts, while United return to fourth.

What did you make of that then, Hibs fans? Was a draw a fair result?

Where did it go right, and where did it go wrong? Did anyone impress you?

Let us know your thoughts here., external

Andrew Petrie
BBC Sport Scotland

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Hibs' late collapse came as no surprise. They've conceded nine goals in the last 15 minutes of matches this season, more than any other side in the Premiership.

As a result, they've lost 11 points from winning positions - also more than any other team. If matches ended in the 75th minute, they'd sit fourth.

It speaks of either a fitness issue, or a mental fragility that has seemingly plagued this Hibs squad for a couple of years despite personnel changes.

The hosts were pretty comfortable for most of this game, but they failed to capitalise on their dominance in possession and should have been further ahead at half-time.

Once more, Gray will have to point to individual errors that have cost Hibs. Once more, his players have let him down.

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Jordan Obita. Another Hibs' goal created from the boot of their left-back. There's an argument to be made that he's their most creative player.

He is fantastic at getting up the pitch and his delivery is often inch-perfect.

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Hibernian: Bursik, Miller, Ekpiteta, O'Hora, Obita, Newell, Kwon, Triantis, Hoilett, Boyle, Kuharevich.

Substitutes: Smith, Levitt, Youan, Iredale, McKirdy, N Cadden, Campbell, Bushiri, Molotninkov.

Dundee United: Walton, Strain, Adegboyega, Gallagher, Holt, Ferry, Sevelj, Babunski, Stephenson, Middleton, Dalby.

Substitutes: Richards, Trapanovski, Odada, Fotheringham, Van der Sande, Thomson, Constable, Stirton, Ubochioma.

Hibernian defender Warren O'Hora, 25, says becoming a new father is giving him the impetus to succeed in football. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription), external

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Amy Canavan
BBC Sport Scotland at Hibernian Training Centre

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Nicky Cadden says Hibernian are "not getting the rub of the green" but insists they are "a really good team" who just need one victory for things to "snowball".

The Leith side are second bottom in the Scottish Premiership with just one win from their first 10 games, but winger Cadden says a much-needed second victory is imminent.

The 28-year-old has been watching from the stands recently, having missed four games with an injury, but he made his return midweek against Ross County.

"It's very close, very close," he said when previewing Sunday's game against Dundee United.

"Even in the games when I was injured, I'm watching and I'm thinking, 'we're a really good team here and we're playing good stuff' and it's just maybe the ball's not falling in the box at the right time or we're just not getting that rub of the green.

"I think we just need one win. Once we get that out the road I think we’ll be fine. We're a good group."

Cadden, who joined twin brother Chris at Hibs this summer, has played north and south of the border.

Such experiences during his 11-year career make him sure things will swiftly change.

"I've been in changing rooms a lot worse that were doing a lot better," he adds. "So I think it's just about getting that first win and knowing we can do it.

"And then it'll take care of itself. Once we get that first win, I think it'll snowball from there."

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• Hibernian's last top-flight win at home to Dundee United came in November 2012 (2-1), with Hibs winless in six such meetings since (D4 L2).

• Dundee United have won their last two Scottish Premiership meetings with Hibernian and could win three in a row in the competition against Hibs for the first time since August 2012.

• Hibernian are unbeaten in 15 top-flight home games against newly promoted opposition (W6 D9) since going down 0-1 to Ross County in December 2012.

• Dundee United have kept two clean sheets in five away games in the Scottish Premiership so far this season, already the same number of shutouts they managed on the road in the whole of their previous top-flight campaign in 2022-23 (19 games).

• Dundee United's Jim Goodwin has won just one of his eight managerial away games against Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership (D3 L4), a 1-0 victory with St Mirren in February 2022.

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Hibs hope to have Dwight Gayle (hamstring) and Chris Cadden (thigh) back in the squad but long-term absentee Kieron Bowie (hamstring) is missing.

Louis Moult (knee), Ross Docherty (muscular) and Ross Graham (hamstring) are all working hard to make themselves available for United but there are no guarantees, while Craig Sibbald is expected to be out until January with a groin injury.

United manager Jim Goodwin says Hibs head coach David Gray deserves more time in the job at Easter Road. (Record), external

Gray does not want "players to play within themselves", urging Hibernian to play with "freedom". (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription), external

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